2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2008 Opel Meriva

To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Meriva (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Meriva should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 364 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Galaxy 2008 Opel Meriva
Make Ford Opel
Model Galaxy Meriva
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 164 km/hour 181 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.2 seconds 13.3 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 53 L


 

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